The Comparative Analysis :
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo Switch-Tronic (15 - 17) vs. VW Passat 1.4 TSI (10 - 14)
€ 67,900
€ 25,400
€ 67,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the VW Passat 1.4 TSI.
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
56.3
71.3
79.2
57.9
71.7
81.2
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
79.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
110.6
182.4
106.8
188.8
182.4 in
Length
188.8 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4828 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
15.54 %
General
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
F30
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Straight-six gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
N55-R20
Engine Code
*CAX*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
404 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
404 hp
120 hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
443 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
443 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Performance
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
188 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.46 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
9.3 lb/hp
26.46 lb/hp
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
31 mpg
37 mpg
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
490 mi
Range
690 mi
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
490 mi
690 mi
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
119.4 kWh
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
144 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
ALPINA B3 Bi-Turbo
VW Passat 1.4 TSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
13.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
